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Gasoline, pyrolysis, debutanizer bottoms, if it contains > 0.1% w/w benzene
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Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
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A pyrolysis gasoline stream from the debutanizer unit containing benzene at levels above 0.1% w/w, making it a banned cosmetic ingredient under EU Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation.
Pyrolysis gasoline is produced from steam cracking of hydrocarbons and has particularly high aromatic content, with benzene concentrations often significantly above the 0.1% trigger. This stream additionally contains conjugated dienes and styrene which are additional carcinogenic concerns. The 'debutanizer bottoms' fraction is the heavier residue retaining the most hazardous aromatic constituents. Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 this ingredient is prohibited.
Known concerns
- Contains >0.1% benzene — EU Annex II restricted CMR substance
- Category 1A carcinogen under CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Contains 1,3-butadiene — separately listed CMR substance
- Contains styrene — potential carcinogen and skin sensitizer
- High aromatic content from pyrolysis process
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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